County General Information
General information for Collin County offices.
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Helpful Numbers for Collin County, Texas
Moving to McKinney, Frisco, Celina or somewhere else in Collin County? Here are local offices, utility providers, school districts and essential contacts to help you get settled, including resources for rural properties. Confirm service and availability for your exact address.
The Directory
Local Offices, Providers and Official Links
County Offices
County Clerk
County records, marriage licenses and vital records.
District Clerk
District court records and official office contacts.
Tax Assessor-Collector, Motor Vehicle Services
Vehicle registration and titles.
Tax Assessor-Collector, Property Taxes
Property tax questions.
Collin County Sheriff's Office
Non-emergency line; for emergencies, call 911.
Collin Central Appraisal District (CAD)
Appraisals, exemptions and property tax questions.
Septic
Collin County Development Services (Septic and OSSF Permits)
Septic and OSSF permitting resources. Confirm the current process and permitting authority for your exact property address.
Health Care
Medical City McKinney
General hospital questions.
Water
Water providers vary by service address. Confirm service and meter availability for your exact property address with the provider.
City of McKinney Utility Billing
Water and sewer billing inside city limits; 24-hour water emergency line for water-related emergencies.
North Collin Special Utility District
Rural water service in north Collin County; confirm service at the exact address.
South Grayson Special Utility District
Serves northeast Collin County; confirm service by exact address.
Electric
Providers vary by service address. Confirm the service territory for your exact property address with the provider before arranging service.
Grayson Collin Electric Cooperative
Cooperative electric service; confirm service territory for your exact property address.
Farmers Electric Cooperative
Cooperative electric service; confirm service territory for your exact property address.
Oncor
Electric delivery; confirm service territory for your exact property address. Outage line for power outages.
Gas
Piped natural gas and delivered propane are different services. Availability varies; confirm by exact address.
Texas Best Propane
Delivered propane; confirm delivery options for your exact address.
Trash
City of McKinney Utility Billing
Water, sewer and trash billing for city addresses.
Internet
Availability varies by exact address; confirm directly with the provider.
FCC National Broadband Map
Check broadband coverage by exact address; provider-reported data is a starting point, not a guarantee.
Official locator
Driver Licensing and Mail
Official online locators only. No local phone numbers are listed.
Texas DPS Driver License Office Locator
Official locator for Texas Department of Public Safety driver license offices.
Official locator
Texas DPS Appointment Scheduler
Official scheduler for Texas DPS driver license appointments.
Official locator
USPS Post Office Locator
Official locator for United States Postal Service post offices.
Official locator
Schools
Each district serves a defined attendance area. Attendance boundaries are address-specific; this directory is not a boundary determination. Confirm the exact address with the district. This list is not exhaustive.
McKinney ISD
School district office for McKinney ISD. Attendance boundaries are address-specific; this directory entry is not a boundary determination.
Celina ISD
School district office for Celina ISD. Attendance boundaries are address-specific; this directory entry is not a boundary determination.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which electric provider serves my address?
Electric service depends on the exact property address. Grayson Collin Electric Cooperative, Farmers Electric Cooperative, and Oncor are providers to check. Confirm the service territory with the provider before arranging service; do not assume city limits or a county line determine your provider.
How do I get a septic permit?
Contact Collin County Development Services at 972-548-5585 for septic permitting questions and the current application process. Confirm the appropriate permitting authority for your exact property address. A permit office and a private septic contractor have different roles.
Is piped gas available outside city limits?
Piped natural gas and delivered propane are different services. Propane delivery can be confirmed with a supplier such as Texas Best Propane at 903-583-0123 for your exact address.
What if my address has no city water?
Water providers vary by address. Contact the city utility office or the rural water or special utility district serving your area, such as North Collin SUD or South Grayson SUD, to confirm service and meter availability for your property.
Which school district covers my address?
School attendance boundaries are address-specific, and lists here may not be exhaustive. Confirm your exact property address with the school district.
Buying or selling in Northeast Texas or Southeast Oklahoma?
At Shannon Miles Group, we believe finding the right property is about more than the address. It's about finding the right place to build your next chapter. Whether you're moving across town, relocating to the area or searching for land, we'd love to help.
Call us at (903) 785-2005, email hello@shannonmiles.com, or stop by our storefront at 2322 Lamar Ave. in Paris.
Last Verified October 26, 2026
Numbers and links checked October 26, 2026 against official public sources (county, provider, district, and utility websites). Confirm current details directly with each provider.
Last Verified: October 26, 2026
Information Disclaimer
This directory is provided in good faith by Shannon Miles Group | eXp Realty as a courtesy and starting point for your own research. Contact information, services and service areas may change, and we cannot guarantee that every listing is current or complete. Inclusion does not by itself constitute an endorsement, recommendation or guarantee of a company or its work, and does not imply that we have personally used or evaluated it. You are responsible for independently researching providers, checking applicable licenses and insurance, reviewing qualifications and references, and confirming pricing, terms and availability for your exact property address before hiring or arranging service. Shannon Miles Group and eXp Realty do not control or guarantee third-party services.